Why can't I install lion? 10.6.8, 2.16 core2duo 3GB

Why can't I install lion? This is a 2.16 core2duo running 10.6.8, with 3GB of memory.
Yes, it IS a core2duo.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Please, don't assume I'm stupid. It is a 2.16 core2duo. It is not a core duo.

Also, it runs Lion with no problem from an external disk. I'm running an install attempt now from an external drive. I tried upgrading the drive to lion before installing it in the MB Pro, but when I tried to boot from it, it booted to the Apple screen with the progress bar like when you update firmware which froze after awhile. I repartitioned the drive and started over again.
It is is partioned correctly.
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